Celebrities from the region included the Lebanese star Nadine Nassib Njeim, Egyptian actress Mona Zaki, and eminent Emirati dignitaries and public figures from Dubai’s thriving arts and culture scene.

Italian culture was at the heart of the event, with an array of orchestral performances, scenographic light shows, and dance music by DJ Mokai. Singer Matteo Brancaleoni, one of the leading Italian jazz interpreters, brought on stage the best 10 songs of his repertoire. Before guests danced away the evening at the party held in the Yacht Club, Bulgari CEO Jean-Christophe Babin spoke of his pride at the resort’s launch.

He said: “This is a momentous day for us here at Bulgari, to launch in one of the most talked about cities in the world. We hope this architectural masterpiece, not only the stunning design of the resort by our architectural team, but the magnificence of a seahorse-shaped island, will truly put The Bulgari Resort Dubai on the map as being one of the city’s most iconic destinations”.